Police have released an image of a dog-walker who attacked a woman in Salford.

The incident happened around 1.25am on Sunday July 27, a 24-year-old woman was walking along Manchester Road in Little Hulton in the direction of Cleggs Lane when passed a man walking a dog.

A few moments later she heard the sound of a dog behind her and turned to see the man.

He stretched out his arm and caught her in the face.

The woman screamed and the man ran off.

The man is white, in his late 30s, about 5ft 7in tall and bald with a slender face. He was wearing a black t-shirt, blue jeans and walking a black dog.

Detective constable Paula Scholfield, said: “This incident has left the young woman feeling alarmed and distressed and while we do not know the exact circumstances surrounding what happened or any possible motive at this time, we really need to trace the dog walker. If you recognise anyone from the image please call us.”

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161 856 5419, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.